Benjamin Gelfant MD, FRCSC

About the Practice

Practice Philosophy

At Broadway Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Centre, we specialize in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and giving the kind of service cosmetic surgery patients require.

Practice Specialization

Cosmetic surgery can help you to look your best. Whether you’re thinking about liposuction, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation or any another cosemetic surgery procedure it’s important to get as much information as possible and clearly understand each procedure’s risks and benefits.

Deciding whether a Surgical Procedure is right for you starts with a Personal Consultation with Dr. Gelfant!

Background & Certification

Professional Background

Dr. Gelfant graduated from the University of British Columbia faculty of Medicine, interned at the Toronto East General & Orthopedic Hospital and was licensed to practice in British Columbia in 1979.

He practiced in B.C. in general practice from 1979 to 1981 prior to entering residency training in plastic Surgery at the University of British Columbia, where he completed training in 1986.

He then was a Fellow in Pediatric and Craniofacial Surgery in Norfolk, Virginia. He was then a fellow in Cosmetic Surgery of the aging face and body contour surgery.

He later spent two months as a Fellow of the prestigious and innovative A-O organization in Basel, Switzerland, in the treatment of complex facial injuries.

Teaching Appointments

Dr. Gelfant was Chief of Plastic Surgery at Maricopa Medical Centre in Phoenix, Arizona from 1988 to 1989. In June of 1989, he decided to return to Canada and private practice in Vancouver, where he has remained since.

Publications and Presentations

Dr. Gelfant os author of Cosmetic Surgery: A Patient’s Guide (1997) and numerous scientific presentations and publications, he is an active member in many national and international plastic surgery organizations, exchanging techniques and knowledge with the entire plastic surgery community, including Canada, the U.S.A., Mexico, South America, Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Awards & Honors

Dr. Gelfant is holder of the prestigious Certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery given by The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Affiliations & Memberships

Society Memberships

Dr. Gelfant is certified in Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada.

He has been elected to membership in numerous professional organizations including the Canadian Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons, the Canadian Society for Esthetic (Cosmetic) Plastic Surgery, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The American Society For Aesthetic Surgery.

Offices Held

Dr. Gelfant is Past President of the British Columbia Medical Association Section of Plastic Surgery.

Your Consultation

Please contact us directly to request additional information, book an appointment, or to make an appointment for a discussion of your goals.